I just wanted to thank Glorieux for organizing the callers. I am sure it took a great deal of time, energy and patience. It was a gratifying experience for me that helped to solidify why I am still holding my NOT.
I was just one of the dozens of volunteers who took a list of names and pounded the phone lines.
Canadians are just lovely people! I talked with so many wonderful, polite, and humble Canadians. My first calls were too fast and pathetic, but I improved with practice. Many shareholders had forgotten that they EVEN OWNED NOT shares and had to dig their proxies out of the dark recesses...And they DID dig them out for a complete stranger on the phone! It was so amazing and heartwarming!
The vast majority of NOT holders that I contacted, said that they'd vote for our cause as soon as possible. Only 2 or 3 out of the dozens of calls that I made were abrupt or uncooperative.
My 13 year old daughter helped me to track down shareholders over the internet. She found nearly 3 out of every 4 on our list in an incredibly short time, no matter how many times they had moved. I am both proud and scared to be her mother. LOL
When she heard the calls I made, I really feel that she learned a valuable lesson about speaking out and and being part of the bigger the solution. She learned that one person can make a difference with just a little effort. That is a difficult lesson to teach in this world. Thanks for the opportunity Glorieux.
So the next time you have a chance to do something like this to help some cause that matters to you, I highly recommend that rise to the challenge.
No matter what the outcome for NOT on Tuesday, I came out a big winner. Thanks a heap for that Glorieux!
